Here are some commonly asked questions. If your question is not answered here please contact us.
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Rest assured Corvallis-OSU Symphony is committed to bringing you outstanding music, and we will continue to closely monitor developments related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) with the well-being of our patrons, artists, and staff as our top priority.
As of March 1, 2022, proof of COVID vaccination or recent negative test is no longer required for events.
Beginning March 12, 2022 in most OSU settings, masks will be welcomed, but not required.
We will follow updates and guidance from World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control, Benton County, Oregon Health Authority, and OSU. Any directives from public health agencies should be followed.
Please email or call (541.286.5580) if you have questions.
Concerts are held at The LaSells Stewart Center, 875 NW 26th Street, on the OSU campus. Special events may be held at other venues, such as the Symphony on the Land, a joint project with the Greenbelt Trust, which has been held at Bald Hill area.
As of March 1, 2022, proof of COVID vaccination or recent negative test is no longer required for events. Beginning March 12 in most OSU settings, masks will be welcomed, but not required.
The Box Office at The LaSells Stewart Center opens one hour prior to each concert. It is a good idea to arrive 30 minutes in advance to give yourself time to park, buy your tickets, peruse the program, and find your seats before the doors close.
Doors close at the start of the performance. If you arrive late you will not be seated until an appropriate break, out of courtesy and consideration for the musicians and the other audience members.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the Symphony Box Office at The LaSells Stewart Center starting one hour before each performance. Tickets purchased in advance are discounted $5 from the price at the door. Click here for more information.
Season tickets go on sale September 15 and can be purchased online or by calling the Symphony Office, 541.286.5580. Click here for more information.
Children are welcome to attend the concerts if they can sit quietly during the performance without disturbing the artists or other audience members.
Complimentary tickets may be requested for up to three K-8 students accompanied by at least one adult with a purchased ticket. For questions about seating call 541.286.5580 or Send us an email.
High School and college students with a valid school ID may also request complimentary tickets for each concert at the Box Office beginning one hour prior to each concert.
All complimentary tickets are subject to availability.
High School and college students with a valid school ID may also request complimentary tickets for each concert at the Box Office beginning one hour prior to each concert.
All complimentary tickets are subject to availability.
We offer $5 tickets to patrons enrolled in the SNAP program with a limit of two tickets per patron per concert. Tickets can be purchased only at the Box Office starting one hour prior to a concert. A valid Oregon Trail Card is required and tickets are subject to availability.
The use of recording devices is not permitted during the concert. Some exceptions may be permitted in the last row of the balcony during some concerts.
The noise from beeps and tones from alarms, calls, and notifications can disrupt a concert. The glare from cell phone screens, tablets, and laptops can be distracting to other patrons and can be seen from quite a distance in the hall.
Please contact the Symphony Office to make accessible seating arrangements for the concert you wish to attend, preferably one week in advance, at [email protected] or 541.286.5580. There are several seats in the front and back of the concert hall with space for wheelchairs. The LaSells Stewart Center staff can help with seating after you arrive at the concert.
Water in a covered container is permitted in the auditorium. Food and other drinks are not permitted.
Most concerts usually last 90 minutes to 2 hours.
Contact the Symphony Office at 541-286-5580 if you have a large group coming to a concert.
Tickets are non-refundable. Please call the office for more information 541.286.5580
The LaSells Stewart Center features ample parking across the street in the Reser Stadium parking lot. The OSU Parking Garage, located on the corner of Washington Way and 26th Street, has approximately 1000 available parking spaces. Parking permits are not required during Symphony performances.
For closest locations of ADA Parking near LaSells Stewart Center consult this map.
Audience members wear dress, business, or casual attire. Please don’t wear strong scents, as a courtesy to other patrons.
Will Call is at the Box Office, just inside the front door of The LaSells Stewart Center, for one hour prior to each concert.
Racks are available by the front doors for coats.
Items found immediately after the concert are taken to the Symphony Society table in the lobby and to The LaSells Stewart Center main office after the concert is over, or call 541.737-2402.
After the orchestra is seated the concertmaster comes onstage and is greeted with applause before tuning the orchestra. When the conductor comes to the stage it is also customary to applaud. Wait until after all the movements of a piece have been completed before applauding. The concert program will list the movements for each particular piece.
We appreciate the assistance of volunteers to help us during the performances and with behind the scenes organization of our other activities, such as events, fundraising, and marketing. Volunteer experts in many fields are needed to keep this organization running smoothly. Learn more on our volunteer page.
Ticket sales account for about one-third of the cost of bringing symphonic music to our community. Support from donors and sponsors makes up most of the rest. Your donation also helps fund scholarships for outstanding OSU students. Learn more on our donate page.
